Memorial

Sarawak Dead

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Current Location

In the south aisle, St Leonards Church, Sheepstor, West Devon, Devon, PL20 6PF, England

SX 56008 67643

Church of England

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Type of Memorial: Window
WMR Reference Number: 2922
Description: Two light window depicting Saints Stephen and Leonard, the arms of the Brooke family of Sarawak, the emblem of the diocese of Borneo and many emblems associated with Sarawak.
Inscription: SANCTUS STEPHANUS/ SANCTUS LEONARDUS/TO THE MEMORY OF ALL THOSE WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES FOR SARAWAK DURING THE WAR OF 1941 - 1945. THESE WERE HIS SERVANTS IN HIS STEPS THEY TROD FOLLOWING THROUGH DEATH THE MARTYRED SON OF GOD.

Dedicated

3rd October 1950

Local Clergy/Dignitaries

Window

Height: 2000mm

Width: 1000mm

Made from: Stained Glass

Condition: Good

Illustrated London News 2 Dec. 1950 p.912 The memorial was dedicated by the Rt Rev F S Hollis, lately Bishop of Borneo.
Publisher's catalogue with colour photo of window.